Couldn't agree more with @JLSleather. There is much to be said from picking up a stamping tool and whacking it multiple times in leather to understand the proper angle, pressure applied, etc. When I first started hand stitching, I broke needles using pliers to pull them through the holes, my stitch lines were all over the place, and were never aligned front to back. I was able to pull up a dozens of YouTube videos and watch another artist perform the task FOR FREE (there are so many folks that have the ability to pass on their knowledge with no need to pay for it.) to help me understand how to do it better. There have been numerous folks who I have learned from who have no idea they taught me something. My thoughts are (and why I joined this forum) that if I can help someone become better at the craft, for free! As the Johnny Cash song says, "No Charge".